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Keith Flood
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Winter in Death Valley

A cornicopia of images from my first (but won't be my last) trip to Death Valley. These were quick turnarounds from capture to post while still in Death Valley. Will have to take more time to go through them late. Thanks for the location advice from the members of FM! Comments, critiques and questions are always welcome!


	© Keith Flood 2019


	© Keith Flood 2019


	© Keith Flood 2019


	© Keith Flood 2019


	© Keith Flood 2019


	© Keith Flood 2019

Jan 22, 2020 at 01:24 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Winter in Death Valley

Beautiful set of images, Keith. In particular I'm loving that first take of badwater.

Jan 22, 2020 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Winter in Death Valley

Lovely stuff! I sure hope to get there before I expire, as it looks to be compelling geology.

Jan 22, 2020 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Winter in Death Valley

KCollett wrote:
Lovely stuff! I sure hope to get there before I expire, as it looks to be compelling geology.

"compelling geology" is an understatement.

Jan 22, 2020 at 07:18 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Winter in Death Valley

Great photos. Plenty of places and images to discover there.

I have been there 20+ times, different months, never the same, never boring. Sand storms, night wind, donkeys, coyotes, kangaroo rats, sand dunes, more sand dunes, wind on dunes, racetrack, flat tires, too hot to camp (yet camping), 32 degree sunrise and 122 degree afternoon in the same day, blocked mines, ghost towns, and more

Jan 22, 2020 at 11:10 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Winter in Death Valley

Lovey series, with the first being exceptional.

Jan 23, 2020 at 05:47 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Winter in Death Valley

I'm hoping to visit this February....maybe, if not, next winter.

Jan 23, 2020 at 06:43 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Winter in Death Valley

Great set!

I hope to get out there next february...

Jan 23, 2020 at 06:47 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Winter in Death Valley

Keith Flood wrote:
A cornicopia of images from my first (but won't be my last) trip to Death Valley.

Keith, a fine set of images from a favorite area of ours.
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KCollett wrote:
Lovely stuff! I sure hope to get there before I expire, as it looks to be compelling geology.

The first time I spent any serious time in Death Valley was over 25 years ago with a geology field class. Over the years since then, we've driven most of the back roads and 4x4 trails in Death Valley, Panamint Valley and Saline Valley. We still love to roam around this area. One thing that takes some mental adjustment, is the scale of the place both in distances and vertical elevation changes. I still find that driving to some places is a major event. If you intend to get off the major roads, make sure you have a proper vehicle, tires and preparation for unforeseen problems. We pretty much avoid May through September, though I know a few people that seem to enjoy the heat.

Art

Jan 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Winter in Death Valley

xterra07 wrote:
Great photos. Plenty of places and images to discover there.

I have been there 20+ times, different months, never the same, never boring. Sand storms, night wind, donkeys, coyotes, kangaroo rats, sand dunes, more sand dunes, wind on dunes, racetrack, flat tires, too hot to camp (yet camping), 32 degree sunrise and 122 degree afternoon in the same day, blocked mines, ghost towns, and more

Thank you! Wow, sounds like you've had a just a few DV adventures! I can see now why photographers keep going back!

Jan 23, 2020 at 11:27 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Winter in Death Valley

The first time I spent any serious time in Death Valley was over 25 years ago with a geology field class. Over the years since then, we've driven most of the back roads and 4x4 trails in Death Valley, Panamint Valley and Saline Valley. We still love to roam around this area. One thing that takes some mental adjustment, is the scale of the place both in distances and vertical elevation changes. I still find that driving to some places is a major event. If you intend to get off the major roads, make sure you have a proper vehicle, tires...Show more →

Thank you, Art! Even the bit of hiking I did to the dunes and salt flats was disorienting from a distance perspective. I brought my GPS and set a tracklog each hike which helped to keep my bearings and track distance. I had planned to go to the Race Track and had tire sealant, tire plugs, air compressor, spare and a jumper battery. But alas, the playa was still wet in places and the ranger said I could still go out but would have to avoid the wet parts and I opted to wait for another time. Plus I wanted to spend the night out there due to the long drive but was not totally prepared for tent camping. I am already looking forward to exploring more, hopefully, next year.

Jan 23, 2020 at 11:37 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Winter in Death Valley

Sounds like a real adventure. the color and scope of #1 are amazing. I was also especially struck by #3.
Phil

Jan 23, 2020 at 02:09 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Winter in Death Valley

Wow you got some nice light. Well done.

Jan 23, 2020 at 02:24 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Winter in Death Valley

The first image is my pick.

Jan 24, 2020 at 05:36 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Winter in Death Valley

beauties Keith.. the first is my favorite also

Jan 28, 2020 at 04:28 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Winter in Death Valley

Beautiful series. Love the first one!

Jan 28, 2020 at 11:45 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Winter in Death Valley

This is a very good DV set. I particularly love the badlands so I favor the second to last. All are good and worthwhile.

Jan 28, 2020 at 05:03 PM


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